Our eight metre Rock Climbing wall is equipped with a wide range of climbing routes for both novice and expert climbers.
Opening Times
- Mondays 6-9.30pm
- Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm
- Thursdays 6-9.30pm
- Saturdays 12.30-4pm
Closures:
Saturday 18th January 2025 – cubing event
- Wednesdays 6-9.30pm (term time only)
- Tuesdays 6-9.30pm (term time only)
- Saturdays 12.30-5.30pm (term time only)
This is the ultimate start-up course for total beginners. It covers all the basic skills and techniques you need to climb . Our courses consist of 2 x 1.5 hour sessions with a 1:6 Ratio. This course provides you the knowledge and skills to be safe enough to climb in public session without instruction.
Special offer – If you book on to a course in February & March then a friend can complete the course for half price. Participant 1 needs to book both part 1 & 2 of the course, then participant 2 just needs to book part 1 of the course and gets part 2 free.
Please select one Week 1 session and one Week 2 session.
Course Dates
All 7.30-9pm
Mondays
Week 1 | Week 2 |
3rd February | 10th February |
24th February | 3rd March |
17th March | 24th March |
7th April | 14th April |
12th May | 19th May |
9th June | 16th June |
7th July | 14th July |
Wednesdays
Week 1 | Week 2 |
29th January | 5th February |
26th February | 5th March |
2nd April | 9th April |
7th May | 14th May |
4th June | 11th June |
Thursdays
Week 1 | Week 2 |
30th January | 6th February |
21st February | 28th February |
13th March | 20th March |
10th April | 17th April |
1st May | 8th May |
5th June | 12th June |
26th June | 3rd July |
Price: £50 per person
If you are interested in any of the above Intro courses but can’t make the dates then please email us at climbchichester@chichester.ac.uk
To book on to a course please call us on 01243 812936
What is a Taster? Who is it suitable for?
A Rock Climbing Taster is ideal for those wanting a quick taste of climbing or for parents that want to get shown how to “tie on and belay” whilst their child climbs.
When can a Taster be booked?
A taster session can be booked during any of our public sessions.
Mondays 6-9:30pm
Thursdays 6-9.30pm
Saturdays 12.30-2pm
Prices
£20 total for 30 mins (max of 2 climbers/belayers)
£40 total for 60 mins (max of 4 climbers/belayers)
- Monday 5.30-7pm Intermediate age 10+
- Wednesday 4.30-6pm Beginners age 8+
- Wednesday 4.30-6pm Intermediate age 10+
- Wednesday 6-7.30pm Squad (invite only)
- Friday 4-5.30pm Beginners age 8+
- Friday 5.30-7pm Intermediate age 10+
- Friday 7-8.30pm Lead climbing age 12+
- Saturday 9-10.30am Beginners age 8+
- Saturday 10.30-12pm Intermediate age 10+
- Saturday 2-3.30pm Lead climbing age 12+
- Saturday 3.30-5pm Advanced age 12+
All courses start back week commencing Monday 4th November
Please click here to add your child to our waiting list.
CLIMBING SQUAD
The Chichester climbing squad sessions are more technique focused than the club sessions. These sessions are aimed at the ‘competition’ climber looking to improve further. This is an invite only session, members must have completed our level 3 award or NICAS level 3. Climbers will then work towards, our level 5 award.
Wednesday 6-7.30pm (invite only)
LEAD CLUB
Climbers that have achieved Chichester college level 3 award or NICAS level 3 can take the next stage of learning how to lead climb. Participants will be taught in a controlled safe environment how to lead climb & lead belay and work towards their level 4 award.
Friday 7-8.30pm
Saturday 2-3.30pm
What is a Lead Climbing Course? Who is it suitable for?
The lead climbing courses are designed and suitable for adults who are looking to transition from top-rope climbing to lead climbing on indoor walls. Open to ages 16+
A course consists of two separate 1.5 hour sessions and will teach you how to safely lead climb and lead belay all within a controlled and safe environment. Participants must be a competent belayer and know how to tie on before attending the course.1:4 teaching ratio
Course Dates
Wednesdays 7:30-9pm
12th February | 19th February |
19th March | 26th March |
23rd April | 30th April |
25th June | 2nd July |
Prices
£60 per person
To book on to a course please call us on 01243 812936. If you are interested in any of the above courses but can’t make the dates then please email us at climbchichester@chichester.ac.uk